I started a quest to find terrific blues music and incredible musicianship when I was just a little kid. I also have a tremendous appreciation of fine musical instruments and equipment. One of my greatest joys all of my life was sharing my finds with my friends. I'm now publishing my journey. I hope that you come along!

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Southern Roots on the road

Our Southern Roots
are heard - Music Maker artists travel to Jazzfest

Ironing
Board Sam at Jazzfest in
2012

Southern Roots
music on the
road

This week, North Carolina gospel
duo The Branchettes travel to
New Orleans for Jazzfest, performing along with other Music Maker artists Drink Small, the Pura Fé Trio and Little Freddie King. This
marks another stop in a very busy spring for Music Maker artists. We strive to
ensure artists have an income, and performance opportunities like Jazzfest are
not just another gig - they expose thousands of new fans to our artists, and add
an impressive venue to their resume, which can lead to future opportunities.

Without our supporters, a gig
like Jazzfest might not be possible for our artists. Travel expenses may eat up
a large portion of any gig fee that might be paid to an artist, and so many of
our musicians just cannot afford to take that kind of money out of their pay, no
matter how great the opportunity. Music Maker helps advocate for them and defray
these costs either through the talent buyers, grants, or other avenues, while
organizing the booking and ensuring the artists have everything they need.
Without this essential part of our Musical Development program, these artists
might never be heard at Jazzfest or Byron Bay.

If you're at Jazzfest this year,
click here to learn when
our artists are playing! And please consider making a donation to help us keep
our artists spreading Southern Roots music all over the
world.

Ironing Board Sam has a new backup
band...

... 100 elementary schoolers playing glockenspiels, ukeleles, and more!
Yesterday was the concert performance that Sam and the students have been
prepping for during the past few months. Check out photos here!

Diggin': "Follow Your Heart's Desire"

Tim reflects on the recording session that brought
about this haunting and powerful track from Pura Fé, who's playing at Jazzfest
this weekend. Listen to the track and read Tim's musings here!

Keep up with Music Maker's gigsDo you need to boogie woogie? Perhaps all night long? See who's
playing in your area! You never know when a Music Maker artist will be rolling
through your town. Check out the Tour
Calendar.

Disclaimer

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